F4 U.S. Government Programs Supporting Chinese Language Learning (STARTALK)
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Federal Resources for Chinese Language Programs National Chinese Language Conference Washington, DC April 23, 2010
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U.S. Government Programs Supporting Chinese Language Learning (F4) Speakers: Betsy Hart, William Heaton, Heidi Manley, Ed McDermott, Lisa Wishman
Transcript of F4 U.S. Government Programs Supporting Chinese Language Learning (STARTALK)
Federal Resources for Chinese Language Programs
National Chinese Language ConferenceWashington, DCApril 23, 2010
Goals
• To be a national program operating in all 50 states by 2011, with programs in up to 10 languages
• To increase the quality and supply of teachers of critical languages throughout the nation
• To stimulate significant increases in the number of students enrolled in the study of critical languages
• To improve the quality and effectiveness of critical language curriculum
Profile of 2010 Programs (1)
• Funds to Programs: $12 million• 134 Awards• Program Type
–75 Student–51 Teacher–8 Combination
• Languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Hindi, Persian, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu
Profile of 2010 Programs (2)
• Total Capacity for participants: 7313–4890 Students–1484 Teachers–939 in Combination Programs
– Student: 54– Teacher Development: 44
Profile of 2010 Chinese Programs (3)
Distribution of Programs 2010
Who Can Get STARTALK Funding?
Eligibility• Capacity to offer a STARTALK program• Languages, states, ages, levels of instruction• Prior experience• Evidence of participant safety and insurance
Who Can Get STARTALK Funding?
• Post secondary institutions• State and regional educational
agencies• School districts• Public and private schools• Community organizations• Language associations• Corporations
STARTALK Process & Cycle• Request for Proposals (October)• Proposal Review (November/December)• Award Notification (January)• Award Start Date (March)• Orientation Conference (April)• Program Curriculum Development and Approval (May-
June)• Program Implementation (June, July, & August)– Site Visit (June, July, & August)
• Post-program Conference (October)
STARTALK-endorsed Principles for Effective Teaching
• Implementing standards-based and thematically organized curriculum
• Facilitating a student-centered classroom • Using target language for instruction • Integrating culture into language instruction • Adopting and using authentic materials• Conducting performance-based assessment
Applications
• Available at www.startalk.umd.edu in the fallOr• Send an email to [email protected] requesting
notification
